The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its strategic, collaborative, and hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing vision and operational leadership for a comprehensive revenue-generating enterprise that includes pre-college programs, lifelong learning, summer sessions, and custom programs. This role demands a leader who can drive portfolio growth and sustainability in alignment with the institution's core academic mission, balancing educational programming with strategic revenue generation and operational excellence. The Executive Director will be tasked with conceptualizing, executing, and assessing mission-aligned programs, and must have deep expertise in higher education markets, non-degree program design, multi-channel marketing, budget planning, revenue forecasting, facility optimization, risk management, and staff supervision. Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should have a Master's degree and a minimum of 8 years' progressive management experience in higher education or 10-12 years' in a related field. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in financial acumen, program design, and team leadership. The Executive Director will be expected to provide exceptional leadership for a team of professionals, drive strategic direction for various academic programs, and build strategic partnerships to expand the company's educational offerings. Proficiency in market research, data-driven decision-making, and a strong ability to collaborate with faculty, executive leadership, and external partners are essential. The ideal candidate will also have experience in enrollment management, marketing, and a strong focus on student experience and satisfaction.

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Barnard College